Category Archives: Local News
AAA OFFERS SAFETY TIPS FOR NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:May marks National Bike Month, a time to celebrate the joys of cycling, promote its environmental benefits, and encourage more people to ride on two wheels...
May 01, 2025
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF DAVE ROBERSON URGES CAUTION AS SPRING CONTINUES AND SUMMER NEARS
Warmer weather and events season are now here. Memorial Day weekend is approaching, and the kids will soon be out of school for the Summer.Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson encourages local drivers t...
Apr 30, 2025
GRAND FINALE EARNS NO. 5 SOUTHEAST RANKING IN FINAL POLL
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:Grand Finale, which wrapped up its most successful competition in school history a few weeks ago, added one final feather to its cap recently when Rome High Sc...
Apr 30, 2025
DR. KIRK SHOOK TO ADDRESS SHORTER UNIVERSITY’S CLASS OF 2025 AT COMMENCEMENT
Media release from Shorter University:Dr. Kirk Shook, Executive Director of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, will serve as the keynote speaker for Shorter University's 2025 Commenceme...
Apr 30, 2025
GNTC’S JENNIFER DIXON NAMED REGIONAL FINALIST FOR TCSG INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:Jennifer Dixon, assistant dean and instructor of Early Childhood Care and Education at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and winne...
Apr 30, 2025
FORMER VOLUNTEER RETURNS TO FLOYD AS MEDICAL STUDENT
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:When Ishani Desai first volunteered at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, she could not have known the village of supporters and encouragers she was joining.Whe...
Apr 30, 2025
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE SLIDES AT A SNAIL’S PACE
The Georgia gas price average slowly declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change over...
Apr 27, 2025
MAY 3RD CALENDAR OF EVENTS TO INCLUDE ROFLO FEST IN ROME, BACON FEST IN CAVE SPRING
RoFlo Fest, a celebration of all things Rome and Floyd County, is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd from 10 am until 4 pm in downtown Rome.Suzanne Roberts, Director of the Rome Downtown Development Auth...
Apr 27, 2025
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.ro...
Apr 27, 2025
GNTC HONORS SPRING 2025 GRADUATES
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:Approximately 200 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Forum River Center in Rome on Thursday, Apri...
Apr 27, 2025
